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A History of Gymnastics — A History of Gymnastics

The beloved Olympic sport has evolved drastically over the past 2,000 years

Trove of Roman Weapons Found in Spain — Trove of Roman Weapons Found in Spain

Son Catlar, a Talayotic site on the Balearic Islands, is known for its well-preserved fortifications

Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon’s Fierce Fight — Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon’s Fierce Fight

After first meeting in 1950, the couple was instrumental in founding the nation’s first organization for gay women

Who Was La Malinche? — Who Was La Malinche?

A new exhibition at the Denver Art Museum explores the legacy of an enslaved woman who aided Spain's conquest of the Americas

How to Achieve Flawless Beauty — How to Achieve Flawless Beauty

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